The AlchemistKaylee McCray per.4

“It is this: that a certain point in our lives, we lose control of what is happening to us, and our lives become controlled by fate. That’s the world’s greatest lie” (20).

This quote means that fate takes over your life once you give up or going through something uncontrollably. At the same time they explain that this is a lie and fate doesn't really take control of your life.

“People learn, early in their lives, what is their reason for being”

This quote represents the truth about living. When I was younger my parents taught me why we are worth living. It was to be able to make the good choices so you have a better and longer life.

“There is only one way to learn, it’s through action” (125)

This quote means that the only way to really know the truth is from experience. This relates to the real world because if someone cant explain how something sounds or feels the only way to know your self is if you experience it and go through it.

This quote tells you to always listen to your heart because it knows what's best. You should always be yourself and not listen to anyone els but you.

“Tell your your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself.” (134)

This quote is saying that going through fear is mentally worse that going through it physically because if its stuck in your mind then you will keep thinking of it while suffering itself just goes through quick and you dont think much of it.

“There must be a language that doesn’t depend upon words”

This quote is saying that you do not have to speak the same language to understand each other. If I meet someone who doesn't speak English, I understand what they are trying to say by the way they are acting or expressing something.